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LOT 2941

Islands off Karia, Rhodes AR Drachm. Circa 88/42 BC-AD 14.

Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to the right / Rose seen from above; below, corn ear to right; P-O flanking. Ashton & Weiss 9 (A2/P9); Karl 642; SNG von Aulock 2839 (same obverse die). Extremely Fine. Well struck on a broad flan.(4.04gr, 19mm, 12h).

Provenance

Ex Nomos AG, obolos 15, 24 May 2020, lot 390 (dealer's ticket included).

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Detailed Depiction of the Rose of Rhodos

LOT 2941

Islands off Karia, Rhodes AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

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